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meson for Mac

Fast and user friendly build system

Quick answer: meson is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install meson. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 5,136 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What meson is

meson is a command-line tool for macOS: fast and user friendly build system.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install meson

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install meson.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install meson on Mac?

Run brew install meson in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is meson open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does meson run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is meson?

It was installed 5,136 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #316 in this catalogue.

What version of meson is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.1.